Black Violin's Classical Boom Tour Comes To Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
The Classical Boom Tour takes center stage as Black Violin returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Today, November 27 at 7:30 PM. Wil Baptiste (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin) combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound. NPR praised the duo and their recent album, saying "their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation."
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2018
The Classical Boom Tour takes center stage as Black Violin returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Today, November 27 at 7:30 PM. Wil Baptiste (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin) combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound. NPR praised the duo and their recent album, saying "their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation."
BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at Florida Studio Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - November 26, 2018
Ladies & Gentlemen - Love & Murder Mix Well at Florida Studio Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - November 26, 2018
Ladies & Gentlemen - Love & Murder Mix Well at Florida Studio Theatre
Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; INCOGNITO Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
by BWW Staff - November 26, 2018
There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Following four successful years of touring and more than 350 performances, the "most famous reindeer of all" from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special will fly into Sarasota at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m. live on stage with the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. The world's most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas!
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2018
Following four successful years of touring and more than 350 performances, the "most famous reindeer of all" from the longest-running and highest-rated holiday television special will fly into Sarasota at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m. live on stage with the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical. The world's most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas!
VIDEO: Watch Clips From Asolo Rep's THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
Asolo Rep kicks off its 60th season with a highly imaginative production of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning exuberant masterpiece THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun(Newsies), this tap dancing-infused production stars legendary Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey as Harold Hill. Calhoun and Racey previously collaborated on the smash hit world premiere of Noah Racey's Pulse at Asolo Rep in 2013. The perfect family holiday outing, THE MUSIC MAN begins previews on November 13, opens November 17 and runs through December 29 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2018
Asolo Rep kicks off its 60th season with a highly imaginative production of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning exuberant masterpiece THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun(Newsies), this tap dancing-infused production stars legendary Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey as Harold Hill. Calhoun and Racey previously collaborated on the smash hit world premiere of Noah Racey's Pulse at Asolo Rep in 2013. The perfect family holiday outing, THE MUSIC MAN begins previews on November 13, opens November 17 and runs through December 29 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
BWW Review: 76 Reasons to See THE MUSIC MAN at the Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Peter Nason - November 23, 2018
It will tap its way into your heart.
by Peter Nason - November 23, 2018
It will tap its way into your heart.
STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Shakes Things Up At FST
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) proudly presents Straight White Men by Young Jean Lee, the second production of its 45th Winter Mainstage Season. A regional premiere, Straight White Men is a comedic, yet ruthless, look at the classic father-son drama. Included in Christopher Isherwood's coverage of the "Best Theater of 2014" for The New York Times, Young Jean Lee's latest work pairs questions about identity, privilege, and gender with humor.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) proudly presents Straight White Men by Young Jean Lee, the second production of its 45th Winter Mainstage Season. A regional premiere, Straight White Men is a comedic, yet ruthless, look at the classic father-son drama. Included in Christopher Isherwood's coverage of the "Best Theater of 2014" for The New York Times, Young Jean Lee's latest work pairs questions about identity, privilege, and gender with humor.
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Receives Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation Grant
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
The Van Wezel Foundation is proud to accept a grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation on behalf of the Performing Arts Hall Education & Community Engagement Department for the upcoming MAIN Stage Project in 2019. The grant totals $28,120 and will support arts-based educational outreach efforts in collaboration with Girls Inc. during the Van Wezel's highly-anticipated three-week run of Disney's THE LION KING.
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2018
The Van Wezel Foundation is proud to accept a grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation on behalf of the Performing Arts Hall Education & Community Engagement Department for the upcoming MAIN Stage Project in 2019. The grant totals $28,120 and will support arts-based educational outreach efforts in collaboration with Girls Inc. during the Van Wezel's highly-anticipated three-week run of Disney's THE LION KING.
Sarasota Opera Receives $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant From The Gulf Coast Community Foundation
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant offers unrestricted funding to area arts organizations in support of their artistic mission. This year's Arts Appreciation Grant will help support Sarasota Opera's 2018/2019 Season, which marks the company's 60th year of presenting world-class opera on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $50,000 Arts Appreciation Grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. The grant offers unrestricted funding to area arts organizations in support of their artistic mission. This year's Arts Appreciation Grant will help support Sarasota Opera's 2018/2019 Season, which marks the company's 60th year of presenting world-class opera on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, produced by NETworks Presentations, comes to Sarasota on December 19 and 20 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of a North American tour. Tickets are $37-$87. Purchase at VanWezel.org, the Box Office or by calling (941) 953-3368.
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, produced by NETworks Presentations, comes to Sarasota on December 19 and 20 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of a North American tour. Tickets are $37-$87. Purchase at VanWezel.org, the Box Office or by calling (941) 953-3368.
CELTIC THUNDER X Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Celtic Thunder returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.! The group's dynamic live music experience and uplifting songs, accentuated by a full symphony orchestra, also includes magnificent set displays and dazzling songs from their new 10th anniversary album, Celtic Thunder X. Celtic Thunder's five male soloists, Damian McGinty, Ryan Kelly, Emmet Cahill, Neil Byrne and Michael O'Dwyer, will perform solo and ensemble numbers. Celtic Thunder has been hailed as BILLBOARD's "Top World Music Artist," along with receiving the honors of "Top World Music Imprint" and "Top World Album."
by BWW News Desk - November 20, 2018
Celtic Thunder returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.! The group's dynamic live music experience and uplifting songs, accentuated by a full symphony orchestra, also includes magnificent set displays and dazzling songs from their new 10th anniversary album, Celtic Thunder X. Celtic Thunder's five male soloists, Damian McGinty, Ryan Kelly, Emmet Cahill, Neil Byrne and Michael O'Dwyer, will perform solo and ensemble numbers. Celtic Thunder has been hailed as BILLBOARD's "Top World Music Artist," along with receiving the honors of "Top World Music Imprint" and "Top World Album."
Photo Flash: Asolo Rep Kicks Off 60th Season with THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Asolo Rep proudly kicks off its 60th season with a highly imaginative production of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning exuberant masterpiece THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Newsies), this tap dancing-infused production stars legendary Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey as Harold Hill.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
Asolo Rep proudly kicks off its 60th season with a highly imaginative production of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning exuberant masterpiece THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun (Newsies), this tap dancing-infused production stars legendary Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey as Harold Hill.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall presents Charles Dickens' most beloved holiday story, A Christmas Carol, on Sunday, December 16 at 6 p.m.! This celebrated Charles Jones adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol from Nebraska Theatre Caravan is rich with thrilling ensemble music. Alive with color and movement, the performance tells the enduring tale in a manner that guests of all ages can enjoy.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2018
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall presents Charles Dickens' most beloved holiday story, A Christmas Carol, on Sunday, December 16 at 6 p.m.! This celebrated Charles Jones adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol from Nebraska Theatre Caravan is rich with thrilling ensemble music. Alive with color and movement, the performance tells the enduring tale in a manner that guests of all ages can enjoy.
BWW Review: MASTERS OF DANCE at Sarasota Ballet
by Carolan Trbovich - November 18, 2018
Sarasota Ballet Hits the Trifecta of Dance
by Carolan Trbovich - November 18, 2018
Sarasota Ballet Hits the Trifecta of Dance
VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of Asolo Rep's THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2018
Asolo Rep proudly kicks off its 60th season with a highly imaginative production of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning exuberant masterpiece THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun(Newsies), this tap dancing-infused production stars legendary Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey as Harold Hill. Calhoun and Racey previously collaborated on the smash hit world premiere of Noah Racey's Pulse at Asolo Rep in 2013. The perfect family holiday outing, THE MUSIC MAN begins previews on November 13, opens November 17 and runs through December 29 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2018
Asolo Rep proudly kicks off its 60th season with a highly imaginative production of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning exuberant masterpiece THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun(Newsies), this tap dancing-infused production stars legendary Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey as Harold Hill. Calhoun and Racey previously collaborated on the smash hit world premiere of Noah Racey's Pulse at Asolo Rep in 2013. The perfect family holiday outing, THE MUSIC MAN begins previews on November 13, opens November 17 and runs through December 29 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at Asolo Rep's THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2018
Asolo Rep proudly kicks off its 60th season with a highly imaginative production of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning exuberant masterpiece THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun(Newsies), this tap dancing-infused production stars legendary Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey as Harold Hill. Calhoun and Racey previously collaborated on the smash hit world premiere of Noah Racey's Pulse at Asolo Rep in 2013. The perfect family holiday outing, THE MUSIC MAN begins previews on November 13, opens November 17 and runs through December 29 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2018
Asolo Rep proudly kicks off its 60th season with a highly imaginative production of Meredith Willson's Tony Award-winning exuberant masterpiece THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun(Newsies), this tap dancing-infused production stars legendary Broadway song and dance man Noah Racey as Harold Hill. Calhoun and Racey previously collaborated on the smash hit world premiere of Noah Racey's Pulse at Asolo Rep in 2013. The perfect family holiday outing, THE MUSIC MAN begins previews on November 13, opens November 17 and runs through December 29 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
Sarasota Welcomes Jim Brickman
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
Be part of the holiday concert tradition of the season with Grammy nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
BWW Review: UNCHAINED MELODIES at Florida Studio Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - November 16, 2018
Unchained Melodies Opens Florida Studio Theatre's 24th Winter Cabaret Season
by Carolan Trbovich - November 16, 2018
Unchained Melodies Opens Florida Studio Theatre's 24th Winter Cabaret Season
Stills & Collins Sold Out At Van Wezel
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
On Today, November 16, 2018 at 8:00 PM, iconic folk singers Stephen Stills and Judy Collins make their Sarasota premiere, live on the Van Wezel stage in a sold-out performance! Their joint summer tour marks the first time Stills and Collins have been onstage together, while celebrating the golden anniversary of their formative time as a duo.
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2018
On Today, November 16, 2018 at 8:00 PM, iconic folk singers Stephen Stills and Judy Collins make their Sarasota premiere, live on the Van Wezel stage in a sold-out performance! Their joint summer tour marks the first time Stills and Collins have been onstage together, while celebrating the golden anniversary of their formative time as a duo.
Florida Studio Theatre Announces The Design Team For STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the design team for Young Jean Lee's Straight White Men, the second production of FST's 45th Winter Mainstage Season. Written by Obie Award-winning playwright Young Jean Lee, Straight White Men makes its regional premiere straight from Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces the design team for Young Jean Lee's Straight White Men, the second production of FST's 45th Winter Mainstage Season. Written by Obie Award-winning playwright Young Jean Lee, Straight White Men makes its regional premiere straight from Broadway.
Van Wezel Holds Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sale 2018
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces its Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale, giving patrons the opportunity to enjoy great deals with up to 50% off shows! The sale begins Friday, November 23 at 10 a.m. and ends Monday, November 26 at 11:59 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2018
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces its Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale, giving patrons the opportunity to enjoy great deals with up to 50% off shows! The sale begins Friday, November 23 at 10 a.m. and ends Monday, November 26 at 11:59 p.m.
BWW Review: DIKE at Urbanite Theatre
by Carolan Trbovich - November 13, 2018
Urbanite's Production of Dike Is A Must See
by Carolan Trbovich - November 13, 2018
Urbanite's Production of Dike Is A Must See
Brian Wilson Presents The Christmas Album Live
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
Grammy Award-winning legend and Beach Boys cofounder, Brian Wilson, returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m.! Fans can expect to hear Beach Boy classics including "Little Saint Nick" and "The Man with all The Toys," as well as a selection of Brian's favorite Yuletide songs such as "Blue Christmas" and "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town."
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2018
Grammy Award-winning legend and Beach Boys cofounder, Brian Wilson, returns to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m.! Fans can expect to hear Beach Boy classics including "Little Saint Nick" and "The Man with all The Toys," as well as a selection of Brian's favorite Yuletide songs such as "Blue Christmas" and "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town."
Florida Studio Theatre Extends A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) opens its 45th Winter Mainstage Season with the four-time Tony Award-winning musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Called "A true tour de force" by The New York Times, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder follows Monty Navarro, a lowly born Englishman who suddenly discovers he is eighth in succession to become the Earl of Highurst, and is determined to gain the title…by any means necessary. This critically-acclaimed, knock 'em dead musical, with Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak, will run starting November 7 in FST's Gompertz Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) opens its 45th Winter Mainstage Season with the four-time Tony Award-winning musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Called "A true tour de force" by The New York Times, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder follows Monty Navarro, a lowly born Englishman who suddenly discovers he is eighth in succession to become the Earl of Highurst, and is determined to gain the title…by any means necessary. This critically-acclaimed, knock 'em dead musical, with Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak, will run starting November 7 in FST's Gompertz Theatre.
Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards!
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2018
Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
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